As a continued commitment to promoting the core commercial attributes of the Texel breed, the Society offers reimbursement of primestock show entry fees to Texel Sheep Society members in 2026. Members are eligible after attending and promoting the British Texel Breed in Texel classes at the primestock events listed below.
To claim this sponsorship members should write to the Society detailing entries and include proof of entry after each eligible event and by 31st March 2027 to be considered by the Society. Payment, if approved, will be made directly by the Texel Sheep Society to the individual member.
Sponsored primestock events 2026
Borderway Agri-Expo, Carlisle.
English Winter Fair, Stafford.
Royal Welsh Winter Fair, Builth Wells.
Royal Ulster Premier Beef and Lamb Championships, Balmoral Park.
In addition, the Society supports promotion of the breed by sponsoring primestock show prize funds as listed below. The Texel class prize funds are awarded by the show organisers.
Show championship and reserve championship awards (when sired by a registered Texel) should be claimed from the Society office directly by providing the pedigree certificate showing the winning sheep were sired by a registered Texels. Claims to be received by the Society by 31st March 2027. To submit a claim email office@texel.co.uk
Sponsorship Prize Fund
£250 for champion carcass when sire by Texel
£125 for reserve champion carcass when sired by Texel
£250 for champion live lambs when sired by Texel*
£125 for reserve champion live lambs when sired by Texel*
£150 towards Texel classes
The Society has the final discretion of any reimbursement and prize fund award.
*Applies to English Winter Fair and Royal Welsh Winter Fair only.